Palos Heights School District #128

D # 128 Families We plan to be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 29th. After school activities are on as of now, but could be cancelled depending upon temps and wind chill later tomorrow. There will be no school on Wednesday, January 30th due to forecasted extreme temperatures. A decision about whether there will be school on Thursday, January 31st will be made on Wednesday. Please keep in mind that the buses may be slow. Take precautions and dress warmly. (Posted 6 pm on Monday, January 28)

(6:50 am) School is open regular start times. Please allow extra time for buses, walking, and driving to schools.

As of 7:00 pm Sunday evening, d#128 will be open during normal school hours on Monday (tomorrow). There will likely be snow during the morning commute, arrival, and throughout the morning. Please allow extra time for busses and driving to schools.

Please see under news for cold weather precautions - it compressed the information in live feed and it is difficult to read. Thank you

D#128 families – As we prepare to go into a very COLD tomorrow and next week, I want to share some ideas related to school and cold weather. • If your child rides the bus, be prepared for the possibility of the bus not being on time. We are in constant communication with the bus company about this issue especially when there is a sub driver. We know it happens sometimes, and will continue to problem solve around this issue. • Some bus stop ideas from other parents when it is really cold: o Possibly checking with neighbors that you know and are comfortable with, near the bus stop, about children waiting inside a house or garage. o Possibly checking with others that you know and are comfortable with, about parents and vehicles that may be able to stay at the bus stop and allow children to sit inside until the bus arrives. • Call your child’s school if the bus is more than 15 minutes late. • Make sure your child is dressed appropriately for cold temperatures, including boots, gloves, and hat if you have those items. • If having appropriate outerwear is a financial hardship for your family, please contact your child’s school. • If it is possible for you to take your child to /from school, please do so. • We understand that figuring out childcare can be difficult for many of our parents, but if you have the opportunity, we encourage you to plan alternatives in the event that we must close. • We do not take the decision to close schools lightly, and will only do so after verifying sustained temperatures, including wind chills, and conversations with other districts. • Any school cancellations will be notified via text, Facebook, live feed on our website, and Twitter. • While we want your children in attendance if we are open, the decision to send your child to school or not is ultimately up to you under these circumstances.

Our internet and phones are back up at Indian Hill!

The internet is out at Indian Hill. We do not have phone service We can check email if you need to reach school staff. We will keep you posted.

The preschool at Indian Hill is looking for a donation of a Little Tikes Cozy Coup car. If you have one in the corner of your garage and would like to donate it please let us know!

District #128 has an opening to serve on the school board. You can still file as a write in candidate. The deadline to file is Thursday, January 31st by 5PM. You have to file an intent document downtown in order for any votes with your name to officially be counted. Please type in the link below to get information. https://www.cookcountyclerk.com/service/about-write-candidates

District 128 Staff and Families, The Board of Education is excited to announce that with the start of the 2019-20 school year, Dr. Merryl Brownlow will be our new Superintendent. Dr. Brownlow comes to us from Riverside School District 96 where she has been serving for four years as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Brownlow possesses an extensive and impressive resume from her 26 years in education throughout Illinois and other states, including service as a building principal, special education supervisor, and classroom teacher. Prior to her work in education, Dr. Brownlow spent 7 years working in business. Dr. Brownlow is committed to maintaining our district’s focus on children and to building collaborative relationships with school staff and with our community. The Board extends a warm welcome to Dr. Brownlow as she transitions into this role, and we thank Dr. Green for her leadership and assistance with the transition period. Look for more in-depth information about our new superintendent in upcoming newsletters. The Board looks forward to providing opportunities for each of you to meet Dr. Brownlow as we look ahead to another successful school year. Your District 128 Board of Education

Welcome Back to School d #128 students and staff! See everyone on Monday, January 7th!

Holiday Spirit!

Indian Hill is looking for a lunch/recess monitor for Kindergarten! Hours are 11:30-12:30 daily. Please contact Cathy Leslie at (708) 597-1285 or cleslie@palos128.org if you are interested.

PreK and Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will be Thursday February 14th from 7:30-9:30am and 2:30-6:00pm. Please mark your calendars for this important date! Call Indian Hill with questions at 597-1285.

Go Math Login Instruction Please use the following document to help you longin to GoMath https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/265384/GoMath_Login_reminder.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/265385/GoMath_Login_reminder.docx

Dear Preschool Parents, Dad 'n Me Night is cancelled for this evening. We will let you know about rescheduling soon. Stay safe and enjoy the snow! Indian Hill Staff

With the blizzard warnings not changing, we are calling school off for tomorrow, November 26th. Sorry for such late notification, but these are not decisions made lightly and involve much communication with other neighboring districts. Again, no school tomorrow, November 26th for d#128.

Weather Days and Impact on Transportation Families - Please be patient on days when there is potentially hazardous weather. Buses may be running much later on these days with slick roads. Please work with families around your bus stop who might have garages open for children or warm cars to sit in.

We were notified by police this morning that an unknown older couple offered to give some students a ride home after Navajo band yesterday at 3:30. This occurred around Oak Park Avenue and 123rd St. The driver of the vehicle indicated to the students that he was a retired police officer. Parents notified the Palos Heights police. While we have no direct knowledge of malicious intent at this time, we felt it appropriate to keep parents informed as there will be an increased police presence after school today in this area.

We are looking for a few parents to join our parent ambassador group. Email me if interested. dgreen@palos128.org